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Solidarity
in the City
Protests, Public Art &
Personal Reflections
THE HOME &
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56 Solidarity in the City
Perspectives on the Black Lives Matter
movement, and how we can move forward.
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ON THE COVER Solidarity
in the City
Lilada Gee was photographed by Protests, Public Art &
Personal Reflections
Shalicia Johnson with one of the
murals she created with Cassy
Marzette in front of Goodman’s THE HOME &
GARDEN ISSUE
Enchanted Gardens
Jewelers on State Street.
Tour a Maple Bluff Beauty
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WHEN I REACHED OUT TO but it's mostly impossible to find positivity
Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings to request an in a pandemic or economic downturn.
interview with her about her career, the But, there’s one ray of light that has
Black Lives Matter movement and the come out of all of this: We have been
peaceful protests in Madison, her reply made painfully aware of what it means
began with this: to be a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and
“Yes, I’m willing to talk with you People of Color) in the U.S.
about this movement that requires We talked to five people to get their
all of our attention.” perspectives on the current climate
She couldn’t have stated it better. in our “Solidarity in the City” feature
Ladson-Billings is a renowned educator, starting on P. 56, which includes Lilada
researcher, chair of the Urban League of Gee (shown on our cover), a nonprofit
Greater Madison’s Board of Directors and founder, author, artist, podcast host,
leader in the Black community. She spoke leader, activist and so much more (is
at the June 7 protest that the African there anything she can’t do?). Her work
American Council of Churches demands that we stop, listen, empathize
(@AACCMadison) organized in and most importantly — act.
downtown Madison, along with other “Nobody in America is racist, but
community and thought leaders. somehow you keep raising children that
“I talked about the fact that we’re keep the status quo. So, I need white
in the midst of two pandemics — one, women to figure out why they keep
of course, being COVID-19. But the doing it ... that’s your work,” says Gee.
second pandemic is white supremacy, We can do the work, as Gee says. It
and its symptoms are seen in racism. As might seem overwhelming, but start by
communities of faith, we all have the same listening to a podcast on race issues (I've
requirement around loving one another — listened to several), introducing a more
it doesn’t matter whether you are Jewish diverse breadth of books and shows to
LISTENING or Christian or Muslim — the sacred texts your children, or reading a book on the
AND LEARNING talk about the need to love one another.
If we don’t understand each other, how
topic (the Madison Public Library has
a great list for kids and adults). I like to
are we supposed to expect people who think of it this way: “[Even] if you can't do
have no commitment beyond themselves great things, do small things in a great
to do it?” Ladson-Billings shares. Read way.” And that's something we all can do.
more about her life and legacy on P. 17.
The last several months are frankly too
much to unpack in one editor’s column
— the Black Lives Matter movement
and protests, COVID-19, an economic
downturn — and the assorted effects all Shayna Mace
of these things have had on us. I always Editorial Director
like to think things happen for a reason, @shaynamace
Editor's Note: You may have noticed there was a slight pause in our magazine frequency the last few
months. Starting with our July/August 2020 edition, BRAVA will become a bimonthly publication, due to
our post-COVID-19 economy. Thank you for your support!
THANKFUL Our photographer Shalicia Johnson was an integral collaborator on our “Solidarity in the City” feature and cover
image. Johnson owns ArrowStar Photography (arrowstarphotography.com) and captures events (like all of BRAVA’s events, when
we were having them!), families and head shots. Says Johnson of photographing the Madison protests: “It’s really unlike anything
GRETCHEN A. WILLIS
I've experienced in my life. Being an empath, I feel the collective energies of everyone who is marching. I feel their hurts, their
grief, their hope and their love; I feel it on a soul level. This isn’t a moment, this is a movement, and you can feel it. We bring forth
the souls of our ancestors who are walking alongside us every time we march.” We’re grateful Johnson is a part of our team.
Also catch our online exclusive profile on Johnson at bravamagazine.com as part of our “Solidarity in the City” feature.
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MONEY SMARTS
you could make changes, what are some ways
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MONEY SMARTS we have a plan and will be debt free at the end
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BY KIM SPONEM
And, we never felt we were missing out
because it was our choice. We’d have friends
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How can I feel more in control of my money dinner. If we say no to spending, it’s because
in uncertain times? we want something else more.
The pandemic has caused many people, myself
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money. Spending is important for our economy Sue & Jeff: If you don’t have a budget, you
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16 BRAVA MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2020THRIVE PERSPECTIVE
EDUCATING THE SYSTEM
Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings has made an impact nationwide, studying African
American student achievement.
BY SHAYNA MACE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARCUS MILES
DR. GLORIA LADSON-BILLINGS hadn’t really considered relevant education. “I began to ask the question, ‘What’s
the teaching field when she was deciding on a career path actually right with these kids, and what happens in a classroom
at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md. But luckily for where a teacher figures out how to get it right with them?’”
countless students, she took that leap. Ladson-Billings discovered a few key factors in an effective
“I literally fell into teaching, teacher’s mindset that made
with no deep desire to pursue all the difference.
it for the rest of my life,” muses “[One was] the [teacher’s]
Ladson-Billings. “But I think beliefs about the student’s
once I got into the classroom, ability and their … own efficacy
I fell in love with teaching — it as a teacher. It was really
became exciting to me, and I fundamental in their ability to
was learning things.” do the work,” she explains.
The Philadelphia native has “The second thing is that
taught in public schools in [effective teachers] had …
Philadelphia and California; cultural competence. In other
authored the 1994 book “The words, they understood that the
Dreamkeepers: Successful students came in with language,
Teachers of African American customs, traditions and ways of
Children;” was the first tenured being that reflected their home
Black woman professor in culture — and those teachers
the University of Wisconsin– didn’t denigrate it.”
Madison’s School of Education Today, Ladson-Billings draws
(and the Kellner Family upon her research and
Distinguished Chair in Urban education background as
Education); and has become chair of the Urban League of
an accomplished researcher, Greater Madison’s Board of
having studied culturally Directors and on the Black
relevant teaching and effective Leadership Council, an ad
instruction for Black students. hoc group that convenes
Currently, she’s serving a four- Black organizations and
year term as the president of the meets with city and county
National Academy of Education. leaders about fundamental
In 1989, Ladson-Billings socioeconomic issues that
started studying Black student are affecting Madison’s Black
outcomes and why so many population. In late July, the
of these students weren’t Council recommended 14
experiencing academic success Black service providers for
in the classroom. She puts it immediate funding that were
bluntly: “I kept [hearing] questions being asked that essentially awarded $350,000 from The Capital Times’ Evjue Foundation.
were, ‘What is wrong with these Black students?’ ‘Why can’t they “We want organizations and people to know, these are not
learn to read?’ Or, ‘Why can’t they do this?’ And the answers new grievances. And so, there are some specific areas that we
weren’t satisfying: ‘They’re just too poor.’ ‘They don’t speak the would hope the community would rally around, [including]
language correctly’ — you name it. It was always something wrong economic justice, education, health and police reform,” she
with the kids or their parents and then by extension, something says. “[This movement] isn’t one of those things that we can
wrong with their culture.” throw a few dollars at and try to get people to be quiet about
She was awarded a Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship in 1990 it … this movement requires all of our attention.”
through the National Academy of Education to study culturally We’re lucky that Ladson-Billings is educating us all.
JULY/AUGUST 2020 BRAVA MAGAZINE.COM 17THRIVE WELLBEING
LIVING WITH
SKIN CANCER
Being a melanoma survivor
has given one woman’s life
new meaning.
HILLARY SCHAVE
BY KATY MACEK
RENEE ZEMKE had just turned 39 and, after running her first deadliest because it’s more likely to spread if left untreated.
Crazylegs Classic in 2016, she felt like she was in the “best The biggest risk factors for skin cancer are age, fair skin,
shape of her life.” tanning bed usage and sun exposure. Only those last two are in
Just a couple weeks later, on Mother’s Day weekend, her our control — and that’s where prevention has to focus.
doctor told her she had invasive malignant melanoma. “I remember being 16, 17, going in a tanning bed and laying out
Since then, Zemke, her husband and two young sons have on Vilas beach with my girlfriends [with] no sunscreen,” Zemke
been on a roller coaster of doctor’s visits, at-home shots, says. “I can’t believe how stupid I was.”
therapy and treatment. She’s hit her lowest lows, but the
two things that kept her grounded were UW Health medical LIVING WITH PURPOSE
oncologist Mark Albertini, MD, and Gilda’s Club, a cancer While currently cancer-free, Zemke has accepted the grim
support and education center for patients and their families. odds of recurrence. She knows her life will never be the same,
“I sat here in this room with 12 people,” Zemke says on a and — in some ways — that’s made her even more grateful.
sunny Wednesday afternoon at Gilda’s, in the room where she “I never thought I would say this, but I am glad I got cancer,” she
had her first group therapy session. “In the last 2½ years, we’ve says. “Am I afraid to die? Absolutely. But, if my cancer comes back,
lost six of them. I don’t understand why I’m still here and they I know I have Dr. Albertini and Gilda’s. I know I have support.”
aren’t, so I work very hard to live with meaning.” Before cancer, Zemke says she, like many of us, had grand
That new motto manifests primarily through partnering with dreams. April 6 marked three years since she completed
Albertini to educate others on skin cancer, the most common treatment, and her focus looks a little different now.
cancer in the U.S. “Cancer really set me on my ass and forced me to understand
Andrew Swanson, MD, specializes in Mohs and Dermatologic life a little bit better,” she says. “It’s important to treat people
Surgery with UW’s School of Medicine and Public Health. He with respect and have relationships that matter. At the end of
says our skin is made up of dozens of cells, any of which can the day, whose life did you make better?”
potentially become cancerous, but the overwhelming majority She uses her journey as a lesson. She was the keynote speaker
lies in the top cells. for the 2018 UW Carbone Race for Research, where she shared
“This is probably because those areas are taking the brunt of her story and the importance of taking care of your skin.
damage to UV light exposure,” he says. “Now that I’m educated on melanoma, I look back at the
Squamous cell and basal cell are the most common types of mistakes I’ve made,” she says. “Now, I know better. Your skin is
skin cancer, Swanson says. Melanoma is less common but is the your largest organ. You’ve gotta take care of it.”
18 BRAVA MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2020SARAH YANKE, MD ERIN SCHOENECKER, MD
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO
PROTECT YOUR SKIN
(L-R) DR,’S BETH WIEDEL, MARY STOFFEL,
UW Health dermatologist Andrew KARLA DICKMEYER, KATE SAMPLE
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JULY/AUGUST 2020 BRAVA MAGAZINE.COM 19THRIVE CAREER
down and prove themselves to be
indispensable to their current employer.
We talked with career and leadership
coach (and 2019 THRIVE conference
speaker) Betsy Koepke to get some
advice on how to navigate these waters.
What thoughts were you having
when the pandemic first hit and
really rocked people’s careers?
My first thought was, “Oh, people are
going to go into their lower brains, their
reptile brains, which is all about survival.”
This is where people are going to be in
fight, flight or freeze mode — and for
good reason. The tricky part is, we’re
wired that way for a reason, for short
bursts to be able to survive, but it’s not
the best place for making decisions for
long-term. The trick is to help people,
support people, with getting through
their own internal dialogue and thought
process and help them access more
of their pre-frontal cortex, or their
higher brain. That helps them get out of
the fight or flight and helps lower the
cortisol, helps lower the adrenaline. They
can see possibility again. They can see
opportunity. It’s mental conditioning.
If we were to experience something
like this again (hopefully not!),
what advice would you give people
about stabilizing themselves from a
career standpoint?
The only thing that’s certain is
TURNING CAREER STRANGE TIMES.
It’s hard to say much more than that
uncertainty. We never know what’s
UNCERTAINTY INTO as we continue to wade through the
around the corner and you really can
OPPORTUNITY murkiness of a global health pandemic
do the work and start the work right
now to have that mental strength and
that resulted in unemployment rates
Adaptability will help keep emotional strength, so you can weather
that tower over those of the 2007-09
you calm and make you whatever comes your way without as
Great Recession.
an all-star professional. Forbes reported in May that 36.5
much wobble, without getting so shaken.
Your feelings will follow your thoughts,
BY SHELBY ROWE MOYER million people in the U.S. had filed for and then your behaviors will follow your
unemployment since mid-March and, feelings. It’s a chain reaction.
according to the University of Chicago’s
Becker Friedman Institute of Economics, What can people do to make
it’s predicted that 42% of layoffs “will themselves more valuable to their
result in permanent job loss.” current employer or new employers?
Undoubtedly, the uncertainty of No one expected the current
the future economy is forcing many circumstances we find ourselves in,
to reconsider their careers, or double and there has been a lot of pressure on
20 BRAVA MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2020everyone to make decisions within the With the economy still very shaky,
context of much uncertainty. In this type what steps should people take to
of environment, a willingness to be a team ready themselves in case they do
player, adopting a growth mindset versus lose their job? How can people
a fixed mindset and being ready to shift ensure they’re prepared?
and change as needed is highly valued No. 1 is recognizing that no matter
and will allow you to get the edge at work. what happens, that you’re going to be “There’s a lot of disruption
OK. You have to be thinking through right now, and disruption
What conversations should people things and making decisions from a creates opportunity.
be having with their managers?
place of certainty, even with all the Sometimes things need
People need to use this as an
swirling uncertainty. to be shaken up.”
There’s a lot of disruption right now,
opportunity. If they haven’t been –Betsy Koepke
and disruption creates opportunity.
vulnerable with their manager, this is
Sometimes things need to be shaken up.
a time to practice that skill. This is the
Focus on what’s good about this. What’s
time to let them know where you’re
beneficial about this? Your brain will Want more?
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always starts with your thoughts.
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The more uncertainty you’re able
you the support you need than have well as resources and
to tolerate, or even enjoy, the more
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fulfilling your life tends to be. This is really
on your feet in case you
process, [which] takes a lot of time and an opportunity for us to grow and get
lose your job.
energy for them. So just be really clear more comfortable being outside our
and assertive in your communication. comfort zones.
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JULY/AUGUST 2020 BRAVA MAGAZINE.COM 21THRIVE FINANCE
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES
How to deal with the pandemic and its aftermath
on your pocketbook.
BY KATY MACEK
IT’S A FACT: The pandemic has affected Or, perhaps you’re still working
all of us in small and large ways — the full-time and find yourself with
biggest being our finances. Need more disposable income, given
proof? Wisconsin’s unemployment that travel plans and live music events
rate jumped from 3.1% in March 2020 have been cancelled and most of us are
to 14.1% in April 2020, according to the still hesitant about being in crowds. Instead
Wisconsin Department of Workforce
QUICK TIPS TO AVOID DEBT
of counting it as extra spending money,
Development. In other words, no one allocate it toward something specific.
had time to prepare for how COVID-19 “Planning for that money that’s
would completely upend our lives (and suddenly available makes it much more Cover necessities first (food,
will continue to for a while) — let alone likely it’s going to be there,” Holt says. shelter, medicine, etc.).
its impact on our finances, says Carly “It’s one extra step, but there’s a greater Cut frivolous costs.
McCormick, a Madison-based financial likelihood you won’t touch it.”
advisor with Thrivent.
CALL YOUR LENDERS
“It’s totally understandable going into Create a coronavirus budget.
Right now, many lenders and landlords
debt during the coronavirus pandemic.
are being flexible about payments, Holt
That’s where some are at,” McCormick
says, and it’s certainly worth talking with
says. “But you can still do so wisely so
them about your options. Make a plan for
you’re not just digging a deep hole you
“It can feel really scary, but they want any excess funds.
can’t get out of.”
you to call right now,” Holt says. “They’re
Kristen Holt, CEO of GreenPath
being a lot more user-friendly than if you
Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit
were asking under a personal hardship Check local banks and
financial counselor agency with an
unrelated to everyone else in the world.” credit unions for low interest
office in Madison, says, in mid-March,
If you do reach out to them, Holt says, “emergency” loans.
the company’s hotline experienced
a 50% increase in calls from people keep a record of all your conversations
concerned about a sudden job loss and with them — mailed notices, emails,
income instability. Debt management was etc. If you’re feeling uneasy about Avoid losing money through
another fretful topic. having these conversations yourself, coronavirus-related scams by
Both women can say with certainty: If GreenPath counselors can even make directly contacting the company
the calls with you, and are available for that claims to be communicating
you are struggling financially right now,
free financial counseling. with you. Don’t click suspicious links.
you are not alone. And there are things
you can do to smartly take on debt. LOOK FOR LOW RATES
The good news is, both women have Many banks and credit unions are
practical advice to help you right now. offering low interest “emergency”
Holt’s first piece of advice for GreenPath personal loans right now to help their it because it’s a low rate, if you don’t
clients? Grab a notebook. members. See if your financial institution need it.”
“We’re all operating under this scarcity is offering them or open a new account TO DEFER OR NOT TO DEFER
mindset with limited mental capacity, somewhere you can get one. THOSE STUDENT LOANS
because we’re stressed,” she says. “The last thing you want to do is take on With the federal government dropping
“Writing everything down will help a high-rate loan right now when there are student loan interest rates to 0%,
you calm down and feel a little sense friendlier options out there,” Holt says. McCormick says now could be a “great
of control.” But those low-interest auto and home time for someone who hasn’t taken a
MAKE A CORONAVIRUS BUDGET loans on the market? Only get them if you financial hit to pay them off.”
If you’re unemployed, make a budget were already planning to, McCormick says. But, if you have taken a hit and not
that pares back all but necessities, “It might be best for you to pay off existing paying would put your money to better
McCormick says. debt [instead],” she says. “Don’t get use, that's OK too, she says.
22 BRAVA MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2020PROMOTION
ASK THE EXPERT
AS MY BUSINESS REOPENS, HOW DO I
SUPPORT EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES?
ASK BRENNA MCLAUGHLIN
OF BOARDMAN CLARK
Q
How does COVID-19 affect individuals accommodation that will allow the employee
with disabilities, and what are to safely perform the job’s requirements while
employers required to do? reducing the employee’s risk. Flexibility is key
According to the CDC, individuals with to finding an effective solution.
certain underlying health conditions are at
a higher risk for becoming severely ill from
Can employees with disabilities
COVID-19 and may need to take extra
precautions to avoid contracting COVID-19.
Businesses may need to make a number of
Q be required to stay home to protect
their safety?
modifications to existing policies and their No. The ADA prohibits discrimination against
worksite to increase employee safety. employees with disabilities. It is generally
Employees with disabilities that put unlawful for an employer to exclude an
them at higher risk may need additional employee from the worksite, require telework,
accommodations from their employer. reduce hours, postpone a start date, withdraw
Under the Americans with Disabilities a job offer, or decline to rehire solely because
Act (ADA), as well as state and local the employee has a disability that puts them
law, employers are required to provide at a higher risk.
“reasonable accommodations” to employees Employers can create flexible policies that
with disabilities, which is a change to the apply to all employees to promote safety, but
employee’s job or work environment that employers cannot single out employees with
allows the employee to perform the job’s disabilities or make employment decisions
requirements successfully. This applies both based solely on disability.
to employees who are teleworking and
working in-person.
Can “high risk” employees be required
If an employee requests a change in the
workplace because of their own health
condition, the employer should treat that as
Q to return to work?
If an employee requests remote
an accommodation request and promptly work or other schedule changes as an
engage in the “interactive process.” This is an accommodation, the employer must consider
ongoing discussion between the employer, that request on an individualized basis. If the
employee, and the employee’s doctor to employer can provide accommodations that
identify effective solutions. will allow the employee to safely perform
their job duties at the worksite, that might
be a reasonable alternative to teleworking
Q
When is an accommodation “reasonable”?
or schedule changes. Employers should rely
Whether an accommodation is on the interactive process and seek advice
“reasonable” depends on specific from the employee’s doctor about what
circumstances. The employer should examine accommodations are necessary in light of the
each employee’s request in light of business employee’s specific circumstances.
realities and the employee’s specific disability
and work with the employee and their doctor
to determine what solutions will allow the
employee to safely perform the job. Q What else should businesses know?
There is no “one-size-fits-all” when it
For example, an employee with asthma might comes to disability accommodations.
ask their employer to implement additional The interactive process is one of the trickiest
BOARDMAN CLARK safety measures around their work area. This areas of law for employers to navigate. I
might include relocating their workspace to a strongly encourage businesses to consult
1 S. Pinckney St., Ste 410 less busy area, temporarily moving the employee with their legal counsel when looking at
Madison, WI 53703 to an enclosed office, or using plexiglass these issues. If an employer is unsure about
608.283.1724 barriers. Other accommodations might include a particular accommodation request or feels
boardmanclark.com temporarily restructuring or eliminating certain it might pose a hardship, they should consult
job duties, modifying work schedules, or with legal counsel before denying the request.
allowing the employee to telework.
Employees are entitled to a reasonable
accommodation, but not necessarily their Brenna McLaughlin is an employment law
preferred accommodation. Instead, when attorney with the Boardman Clark law firm
possible, employers must provide an in Madison.
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JULY/AUGUST 2020 BRAVA MAGAZINE.COM 27DWELL
What’s New, What’s Next
Three Madison interior designers talk trends.
BY SHAYNA MACE
ANNE TRINKLEIN
Anne Michelle Design
↑ TRINKLEIN previously
worked as a buyer for a
furniture manufacturer
in the furniture capital of
the U.S., AKA High Point,
N.C., before moving to the
Midwest and starting her
own design firm.
COLOR CRAVINGS
“Gray has been around a while
and I don’t think it’s going away,
but people are using it a little
less since it’s cool. So [I’m seeing
things] warm up with creamy or
off whites and brown. Blue has
been really strong for a while
now, and almost become its
own neutral. Dark greens are
also popular now — like an olive
WEAVE IN TEXTURE green creates a cozier room and
“There’s a concentration on varying it’s a great way to introduce color
textures, like roping or caning … or without being totally bright.”
concrete finishes on tables … and
incorporating texture in your textiles FORM AND FUNCTION
and rugs.” “Casual, modern style is also
big right now. Because of
everything that’s happened with
the coronavirus and people
spending more time at home,
[people] are wanting things to be
functional and a bit cozier.”
28 BRAVA MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2020DWELL
ERICA WEAVER DANIELLE CURTI
Denise Quade Design Rubin’s Contemporary Furniture
← WEAVER is a senior
← CURTI is the sales
designer and project
manager and an interior
coordinator with Quade’s
designer with Rubin’s,
firm, who works with
and has been with the
clients in Dane County
company almost 10 years.
and beyond.
GLEANING INSPIRATION A MIX OF MATERIALS
“Social media has made following “For furnishings such as
trends so much easier — we get to occasional pieces — end
see them sooner, and so do our tables, coffee tables and
clients! We used to see trends two lighting — I see a lot of
to three years after they started on mixed materials, such as
the coasts and worked their way in concrete and wood or
to us … but now we’ve been on pace metal and glass. Gold
with what we’ve been seeing on the and brass tones are still
coasts, so that’s been really fun!” very popular.”
COOL KITCHENS
“We’ve been specifiying [for clients] granite, quartzite and
marble versus quartz. Wood countertops add warmth and
functionality into a hard-working kitchen. White kitchens will PERFECT PALETTES
always be classic, but we’ve seen a resurgence of light, stained “Right now, blues are hot — especially rich navy. People are
textured woods and bolder colors (Green! Burgundy! Warm pairing blues with a rich cognac — an earthy and autumnal
blues!). [There has been a] shift toward warmer tones (grays hue. I would say gray is finally starting to trend down. Overall,
and browns) for a couple of years, and homeowners are our clients are willing to take risks and are not afraid of color,
appreciating the coziness factor those hues bring into spaces.” even if it’s just in a chair that pops or accent pillows.”
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